For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 6,042 students in Maricopa, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, CA are Heartland Charter and Maricopa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Maricopa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Maricopa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heartland Charter, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maricopa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 829-0099
Gr: K-12 | 5,970 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Stanislaus St.
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Maricopa, CA 93252
(661) 769-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maricopa, CA include Heartland Charter and Maricopa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maricopa?
2 public high schools are located in Maricopa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa?
Maricopa public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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